Broker since 1989, author, father and sports lover. No matter where he is Adam makes himself available to anyone in need whether on a ski lift or on the golf course, late at night or early in the morning. Adam's attention to detail, finesse, skill and knowledge when addressing each question posed by both clients and his agents helps ease minds that makes for a smooth transition and transaction.

"Whether Adam is guiding his clients, his agents or his children, Adam gives 110% to making sure they succeed." -Debbi DiMaggio

Managing Broker, Piedmont and Oakland Corcoran Icon Offices | Corcoran Icon Properties Leadership Team Overseeing 29 Offices | 850 Agents | Graduated Cum Laude, USF | Passionate about skiing, golf, traveling with his family and helping his agents succeed.

When Adam represents buyers and sellers whether purchasing or selling a starter home or transacting their second or third high-end residential estate, Adam uses all personal and professional tools in his arsenal to ensure the best results for his clients. His close attention to detail coupled with his strong work ethic all enable him to continue a very successful career in real estate as well as to increase his pool of satisfied clients.

After receiving his real estate license in 1987, this fourth generation San Francisco native worked with buyers and sellers of residential properties in San Francisco. In 1998, Adam created and managed a property management and leasing company called The Highland Group, which partnered with The Grubb Company. Two years later in 2000, he became fully associated with The Grubb Company as a Broker Associate representing both buyers and sellers. Adam stepped over to the mortgage side of the business for a few years in order to sharpen his knowledge of the lending industry.

A return to brokering with Highland Partners with more to give to his clients while faced with rapid changes in lending and the real estate market. Due to his training and immersion into the many facets of real estate, Adam is able to offer more knowledge and understanding to each of his clients. Adam credits his degree in economics from the University of San Francisco for helping him find the right leverage in negotiations on behalf of his clients. His knowledge of rental property and leasing laws also make him well suited to advise clients in increasing the value of their income properties and homes. His experience in mortgage lending also helps his clients to understand more clearly the sometimes complicated loan process and programs. Relationships with his clients drive Adam the most.

The experience of buying or selling real estate can be a very stressful and emotional process; therefore Adam takes particular care in walking clients through each step. Seeing an elated client signing their final papers is his favorite reward. In addition, his meticulous worth ethic, enthusiasm, patience and skillful negotiation have made him a favorite resource for current clients and new referrals.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS | Full service does not begin to describe the contributions Adam made in selling our home and buying a new home in a challenging economic environment. Not only did he help us negotiate very favorable deals (people are still amazed), but he also helped stage our house. Geoff and Secil Watson | Buyers + Sellers.

After receiving his real estate license in 1986, this fourth generation San Francisco native worked with buyers and sellers of residential properties in San Francisco. In 1998, Adam created and managed a property management and leasing company called The Highland Group, which partnered with The Grubb Company. Two years later in 2000, he became fully associated with The Grubb Company as a broker associate representing both buyers and sellers. Adam stepped over to the mortgage side of the business for a few years in order to sharpen his knowledge of the lending industry. In 2019 during the downturn Adam and his partners launched Highland Partners Residential Real Estate where he took on the role as Broker with more to give to his agents as well as his clients while they are faced with today’s rapid changes. Due to his training and immersion into the many facets of real estate, Adam is able to offer more knowledge and understanding to each of his clients. And in September, 2021 Highland Partners merged with Corcoran Group to expand their brand and network while gaining more tools to better serve their clients.

Adam credits his degree in economics from The University of San Francisco ( where he graduated cum laude ) for helping him find the right leverage in negotiations on behalf of his clients. His knowledge of rental property and leasing laws also make him well suited to advise clients in increasing the value of their income properties and homes. His experience in mortgage lending also helps his clients to understand more clearly, the sometimes complicated loan process and programs.

Relationships with his clients drive Adam the most. The experience of buying or selling real estate can be a very stressful and emotional process; therefore Adam takes particular care in walking clients through each step. Seeing an elated client signing their final papers is his favorite reward. In addition, Adam’s meticulous worth ethic; enthusiasm, patience and skillful negotiation have made him a favorite resource for current clients and new referrals.